Dinner for 3
Chimichurri Shrimp with fresh herbs (cilantro
$18.28for 420 minServes 3
Jumbo shrimp are seared until tender and served with a bright chimichurri made from herbs, garlic, vinegar, and lemon.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Shrimp$7.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $7.99Typical price |
 | Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.54Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.19Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.75 | $0.93Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.71 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Baking powder and sodaDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSugar and brown sugarCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilWine, beer and spirits
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Shrimp for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $1.00/lb less at typical prices
- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 3servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
- $$$typical cost tier
Latin AmericanDairy-freeBudgetFamilyAppetizersDinnersSnacks
$4.57 per serving$18.28 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 1 lb raw jumbo shrimp
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- to taste kosher salt and ground black pepper (optional)
- 1/4 tsp granulated sugar (optional)
- 2 tbsp + 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 shallot
- 2 1/2 cloves garlic
- 3/4 cup flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 1 heaping tsp dried oregano
- to taste kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (optional)
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 small lemon
Steps
- Toss the shrimp with baking soda, salt, pepper, sugar, and 2 teaspoons of olive oil, then rest them for 5 minutes.
- Finely chop the shallot, garlic, parsley, and cilantro, then stir them with oregano, cumin, red pepper, 1/2 cup olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until opaque and 145 F throughout.
- Spoon the chimichurri over the hot shrimp and serve immediately.
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